- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Silver Spring, MD
Montgomery Blair High
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery Blair High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240048000877
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery Blair High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Silver Spring · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery Blair High has class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Blair High ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Silver Spring, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Montgomery Blair High held near 3,261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 192.6 → 195.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+57 students YoY 240048000877 · Silver Spring, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
3,266 enr · 17:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter Johnson High (3,016 students)
Montgomery Blair High held near 3,261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount). Teacher FTE added 192.6 → 195.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Montgomery Blair High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Montgomery Blair High
3,266 students
- Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson High
3,016 students
- Wheaton High
Wheaton High
2,794 students
- Gaithersburg H
Gaithersburg High
2,441 students
- Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley High
2,409 students
- Bethesda-Chevy
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High
2,377 students
What this shows Montgomery Blair High reports 3,266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery Blair High compares
Montgomery Blair High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 11% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,266 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,266
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Maryland - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,456
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors14.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
African American 24.9%
White 21.8%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Montgomery Blair High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $19,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery Blair High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Johnson High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethesda-Chevy Chase High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery Blair High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Silver Spring
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Wheaton High
Standard public school
2,794 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
James Hubert Blake High
Standard public school
1,960 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy High
Standard public school
1,880 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Springbrook High
Standard public school
1,838 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Northwood High
Standard public school
1,654 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Blair High
How many students attend Montgomery Blair High?
Montgomery Blair High has 3,266 students enrolled. It is a high school in Silver Spring, MD. CCD year-over-year: 3,204 (2022-23) → 3,261 (2023-24), nearly flat (+57).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Blair High?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Blair High is 17:1, which is 17% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery Blair High?
43.6% of students at Montgomery Blair High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery Blair High?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery Blair High is Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment, in Silver Spring, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery Blair High?
Montgomery Blair High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montgomery Blair High rank among high schools in Silver Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Blair High ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Silver Spring, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Silver Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Montgomery Blair High, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), Wheaton High (2,794 students), and Gaithersburg High (2,441 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.